My transcript shows blank but 'as of date' changed from 3.10.25 to 4.21.25 - is this progress?

The "as of date" changing usually indicates some kind of activity or update on your account, though it doesn't necessarily mean specific progress on your refund. It could mean several things: 1. The IRS has started processing your return 2. They're reviewing something on your return 3. They're waiting for some verification or information 4. Sometimes it's just a system update with no real meaning Unfortunately, a blank transcript with just an "as of date" change typically means your return is still in the processing queue. The good news is that movement of any kind suggests they haven't forgotten about you. If you claimed certain credits like EITC or Child Tax Credit, these can take longer to process. I'd give it another 2-3 weeks before taking any action. If nothing changes by then, try calling the IRS directly using the tax account department number: 800-829-1040.

I was in the exact same situation 3 weeks ago with a blank transcript. I was going crazy trying to figure out what was happening with my return. Ended up using this tool called taxr.ai that actually explained everything on my transcript (or lack thereof) and what the "as of date" changes meant in my specific case. Turns out my return was just sitting in a processing queue because of a verification issue they hadn't even notified me about yet. The tool found it before I got any letter! Highly recommend checking it out (https://taxr.ai) instead of playing detective with cryptic IRS codes.

After dealing with this exact problem and getting nowhere for weeks, I finally got through to an IRS rep who actually helped me! I used claimyr.com and got connected to a live agent within 45 minutes even though I'd been trying for days on my own with no luck. The agent told me my return was sitting in some random review queue that wouldn't even have shown up on my transcript. Got my refund a week later after they cleared whatever the holdup was. Talking to an actual human at the IRS made all the difference.

Your refund is just sitting in limbo like mine was. The "as of" date changing is basically meaningless - mine changed 5 times over 3 months and nothing was happening. The IRS is just drowning in backlog again this year.

I had this EXACT situation last month! My "as of date" changed from March to April, then my transcript suddenly updated with all my info a week later and I got my refund 8 days after that. Hang in there!

the irs is a joke. they demand u file on time but then take 6 months to process your return 🤡

Have you verified your identity with ID.me? Sometimes returns get stuck because they need to verify your identity but they don't always send a letter right away. My transcript was stuck for 2 months before I figured this out.

Did you file with TurboTax? They had some kinda glitch this yr where returns were getting stuck in the system. My brother had the same issue and had to call to get it resolved.

I've worked as a tax preparer for 15 years and the "as of date" changing usually means they're reviewing something on your return or they've started some kind of processing activity. It's definitely an indicator that your return isn't lost in the void. This is actually a good sign in most cases - though it doesn't guarantee when you'll see your refund.

If your "as of date" changed but transcript is still blank, it likely means your return is still being processed but has moved to a different processing queue or department. They're at least looking at it now. Be patient.

Check your mail carefully! Sometimes they send letters requesting additional info and your refund is on hold until you respond. The "as of date" change could mean they're waiting for a response to something they've sent you.

I was going thru something similar with my refund, drove myself crazy trying to figure out what all the transcript codes meant. Ended up using taxr.ai which explained everything - turns out I had a simple verification hold that wasn't even showing up properly. The tool found it right away and told me exactly what to do. Got my refund within 2 weeks after that. Way better than trying to decode the IRS's cryptic system by yourself!

check ur bank account frequently too. my transcript was completely empty one day and then BAM 💰 in my account the next day with no warning. the irs works in mysterious ways 😂

This happened to me too! I literally could not get any updates on whats going on and it was driving me CRAZY. I finally broke down and used that claimyr.com service everyone's been talking about. Got through to an agent in less than an hour who told me my return was stuck because of a mismatch between my W2 and what my employer reported. Never would have known this from the website. It was worth it just to know what was actually happening instead of being in the dark for months.

the as of date is meaningless honestly. mine changed 4 times in the past 2 months and my refund status is exactly the same... big fat nothing

The IRS is running about 6-8 weeks behind on processing returns this year based on what I've seen in this sub. The date change is probably just their system doing a periodic update. Hang tight.

I work for a tax prep service. The "as of date" changing usually means your return has been pulled for processing from the general queue. It's a good sign! Most of our clients see their transcripts populate within 2 weeks after this date change, but it can vary based on complexity.